Cherokee Flavor Fest and Silent Auction
Cherokee Flavor Fest is an annual food tasting and silent auction event in Gaffney, SC — local vendors, a curated silent auction, and approximately 300 Cherokee County neighbors gathered around the best the county has to offer. Produced in partnership with Meals on Wheels, the Peach Center, and Salvation Army.
What Flavor Fest Is
Flavor Fest brings together local food vendors, community partners, and hundreds of Cherokee County residents for an evening of tasting, bidding, and community investment. Attendees sample from a rotating roster of local vendors while browsing a silent auction featuring items curated by KNOW2 and its partner organizations.
Four community organizations stand behind this event: KNOW2, Meals on Wheels, the Peach Center Ministries, and Salvation Army. That partnership isn't just a logo arrangement — it means Flavor Fest reaches the combined networks of every organization involved, which is why 300 people keep showing up.
This Year's Event - 2026
Date: September 22, 2026
Venue: Institute of Innovation, 175 Campus Drive, Gaffney, SC
Tickets: Adults -$10; Students 864-490-0747 - $5. Children under 5 are free.
More Ways to Get Involved with Flavor Fest
Flavor Fest runs on community investment — from the organizations behind it to the individuals who show up to make it work. There's a role here whether you want to attend, vend, volunteer, or sponsor.
Buy Tickets
Come hungry, bring your neighbors, and spend an evening supporting the organizations that show up for Cherokee County all year long.
Vend Your Food
Bring your menu to a room of 300 people who came specifically to eat. Vendor spots are limited — reach out early to secure yours.
Volunteer
Take on a front-facing role at one of Cherokee County's best community events. Setup, serving, auction management — you'll be in the room, not behind the scenes.
Sponsor the Event
Put your business name alongside four established community organizations and in front of 300 Cherokee County residents in a single evening. Contact us to learn about available sponsorship packages.
Donate to the Silent Auction
Have a product, service, experience, or gift you'd like to contribute? Silent auction donations are one of the most direct ways to support Flavor Fest — and your item goes in front of 300 Cherokee County community members on event night.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Flavor Fest runs because Cherokee County businesses and community members invest in it. Sponsorship puts your name alongside three established local nonprofits and in front of hundreds of neighbors who showed up specifically to support this community.
Who Flavor Fest Supports
Cherokee Flavor Fest is a Hunger Awareness Month fundraiser. Every dollar raised goes directly to three Cherokee County nonprofits on the front lines of local food insecurity.
Meals on Wheels Cherokee County
Founded in 1984, Cherokee County Meals On Wheels began with just 20 meals served daily by 20 volunteers. Today, MOW serves approximately 400 to 500 meals per day, across over 26 routes paired with friendly visits to the homebound, elderly, and disabled across the county—truly “more than a meal.” Meals on Wheels Cherokee County’s mission emphasizes food security, personal contact, and ensuring clients live with dignity and safety.
Peach Center Ministries
Established over two decades ago, Peach Center Ministries first began by providing food and clothing to those in need, and has since expanded services to include financial aid for prescriptions, utilities, rent, and other emergencies as funding allows. Each month, Peach Center Ministries assists an impressive 300–400 families, offering a lifeline of services such as: Food distributions through their pantry, a clothes closet for essential clothing needs, and financial assistance for medical, utility, housing, and other needs when funding is available.
KNOW2
KNOW(2) is a community-driven nonprofit in Cherokee County, SC, dedicated to improving lives through education, empowerment, and opportunity. Their mission is rooted in the belief that knowledge is the key to breaking cycles of poverty and building stronger, healthier communities.
FoodShare Cherokee
FoodShare South Carolina is a statewide initiative designed to increase access to fresh, healthy produce across the state. FoodShare Cherokee's mission is to feed community needs by making fresh, affordable food available, while fostering community empowerment, offering cooking and nutrition education, and supporting local food access.
What Cherokee County Is Asking About Flavor Fest
What is Cherokee Flavor Fest in Gaffney, SC?
Cherokee Flavor Fest is an annual food tasting and silent auction event produced by KNOW2 in partnership with Meals on Wheels, the Peach Center, and Salvation Army. The event draws approximately 300 Cherokee County attendees each year and features local food vendors and a curated silent auction. It's one of the county's most well-attended community fundraising events, with proceeds supporting the partner organizations involved.
How do I get tickets to Cherokee Flavor Fest?
Tickets are available through the link on this page. Event details including date, venue, ticket pricing, and what's included are updated annually as the event is confirmed. Contact KNOW2 at 864-490-0747 or info@know2cherokee.com if you have questions before purchasing.
How do I sign up as a vendor at Cherokee Flavor Fest?
Use the vendor inquiry link on this page or contact KNOW2 directly at 864-490-0747 or info@know2cherokee.com to express interest. Vendor spots are limited and fill before the main promotional push, so early outreach is encouraged. Flavor Fest draws approximately 300 attendees specifically for the food — it's one of the most direct community audiences available to local vendors in Cherokee County.
How do I volunteer at Cherokee Flavor Fest?
Volunteer signups for Flavor Fest are managed through KNOW2's Get Involved page. Flavor Fest volunteer roles are community-facing — setup, food service, auction management, and guest experience. If you're interested in volunteering specifically for this event, note it when you sign up and we'll match you to the right role.
What organizations partner on Cherokee Flavor Fest?
Cherokee Flavor Fest is produced by KNOW2 in partnership with Meals on Wheels, the Peach Center, and Salvation Army. Each organization contributes to event production and promotion, which is why the event consistently draws from across Cherokee County's community networks. For vendors and sponsors, that four-organization partnership means broader reach and deeper community credibility than a single-organization event.
